{"id":35903,"date":"2026-05-12T15:34:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/world.dan.org\/?post_type=dan_divers_blog&#038;p=35903"},"modified":"2026-07-28T15:35:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T19:35:58","slug":"continuing-education-for-dive-professionals-course-3-barotrauma-legal-drama","status":"publish","type":"dan_divers_blog","link":"https:\/\/world.dan.org\/id\/safety-prevention\/diver-safety\/divers-blog\/continuing-education-for-dive-professionals-course-3-barotrauma-legal-drama\/","title":{"rendered":"Continuing Education for Dive Professionals \u2013 Course 3: Barotrauma Legal Drama"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DAN has launched&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dan.org\/membership-insurance\/liability\/continuing-education-for-dive-professionals\/\"><strong>Continuing Education for Dive Professionals \u2013 Course 3: Barotrauma Legal Drama<\/strong><\/a>. This new, free course is now available through DAN E-Learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barotrauma Legal Drama follows a fictional ear barotrauma incident from open water training through a legal deposition, showing how an instructor\u2019s decisions and documentation could be scrutinized in a lawsuit. The course combines a cinematic narrative with commentary from DAN\u2019s safety and legal experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/xp7ni0lnoc.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='xp7ni0lnoc']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/xp7ni0lnoc\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style> <wistia-player media-id=\"xp7ni0lnoc\" wistia-popover=\"true\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><\/wistia-player>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To encourage participation, DAN is offering&nbsp;discounted premiums on individual professional liability and group professional liability insurance&nbsp;to DAN members who complete the free e-learning.* Members who complete the course are eligible to receive a discount of approximately 5% on their annual liability policy; this is in addition to the 5% discount that DAN members already receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To learn more and access the e-learning, visit&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dan.org\/membership-insurance\/liability\/continuing-education-for-dive-professionals\/\"><strong>DAN.org\/ConEd<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"61388\" src=\"https:\/\/dan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DAN-ConEd-Press-Release-Inline-Media-1920x1080-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61388\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"61387\" src=\"https:\/\/dan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DAN-ConEd-Press-Release-Inline-Media-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61387\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since its launch in 2024, DAN\u2019s Continuing Education for Dive Professionals program has helped enhance safety and reduce dive operators\u2019 liability risk, with more than 19,000 course completions. This newly released third course, Barotrauma Legal Drama, encourages dive professionals to promote safe practices and make decisions that protect both their divers and their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any professional liability insurance questions, or need assistance, please contact DAN at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:liabilityinsurance@dan.org\">liabilityinsurance@dan.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not a DAN member?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/members.dan.org\/\"><strong>Join today<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;for as little as $40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>* If you are on a group professional liability policy, completing the e-learning may count toward a discount on the group professional liability premium. However, the requirements must be finalized prior to policy renewal: staff must hold an active DAN membership and complete the e-learning before they are listed on the group policy. Refunds will not be issued to professionals who renew their policy and then take the course.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-dan-light-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-dan-light-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of DAN Risk Retention Group Policy IPL113 (May 1, 2026), GL113 (May 1, 2026) and GPL113 (May 1, 2026). Coverage may vary and may not be available in all states, countries, or territories. Financing subject to loan approval.&nbsp;RRG-05082026-PRE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DAN World Insurance Group SP is a wholly owned subsidiary of Divers Alert Network, with offices at c\/o Artex Risk Group, Suite 301, Floor 3, Windward 3, Regatta Office Park, P.O. Box 10233, Grand Cayman, KY1-1002 Cayman Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The recommendations offered by DAN in this course are intended to provide information and suggestions that may help reduce the incidence of injuries, damages, and losses. However, there are no warranties or guarantees that accidents and injuries will not occur. Some of these recommendations may not have been adopted as standard practice in the diving industry and may not be required or recommended by governmental or other regulatory authorities in your diving jurisdiction. The recommendations and information provided should not be considered specific legal advice or opinion, and you should always consult your training agency and the appropriate regulatory authority about diving practices in your jurisdiction. DAN\u2019s recommendations should not be considered as creating standards. Any examples used are for general information or illustration purposes only.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DAN has launched\u00a0Continuing Education for Dive Professionals \u2013 Course 3: Barotrauma Legal Drama. 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